Date: March 13, 2024 By: Nick Kolev
About the Program
The Catherine Othieno Sempa* Memorial Post Baccalaureate Scholars Program engages talented college graduates from HBCUs and Puerto Rican universities in a comprehensive and immersive two-year program in immunology research.
The program is designed to diversify the field of academic research by inviting recent college graduates to gain knowledge, expertise, and skills inside and outside the lab.
Program Benefits
Participants will be employed as paid, full-time Research Technicians under the supervision and mentorship of a Ragon Institute Principal Investigator and/or designated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Participants will receive a competitive salary and benefits consistent with employment as a Research Technician at the Institute. In addition, participants will engage in academic and professional development activities including:
Participants will also receive a $3,000 travel allowance.
Program Eligibility
This program is open to individuals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and students from Puerto Rican Universities. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
How to Apply
After an initial screening by the Ragon Institute Office of Education and Outreach, applications will be reviewed by a Ragon Institute selection committee, and prospective candidates will be interviewed. Selected candidates will be then matched with labs with open positions for final appointments.
Deadlines
Application deadline: April 19, 2024
Start date: June-August 2024
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